Chicken Enchiladas
Delicious Chicken Enchiladas filled with tender shredded chicken, rich enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, sliced avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the olive oil over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Mix the shredded chicken, sautéed onion, cumin, and half of the enchilada sauce in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll them up.
- Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings like sour cream, cilantro, and sliced avocado.
Notes
For added flavor, use a rotisserie chicken, and consider adding jalapeños for some heat. Keep tortillas warm to prevent tearing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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